Campaign Debates
My opponent and I are having several debates. We debated at the Episcopal Church (really we gave speeches there), at the Elks Lodge regarding Veterans issues, and before a group of local estate planners. Here is The Spectrum’s coverage of yesterday’s Homebuilder/Realtors debate.
We will address Leadership Dixie on 10/9; Rotary on 10/13; the St. George Chamber of Commerce on 10/15; the Hurricane Chamber on 10/16; SunRiver on 10/21; and the Association of PUDs and Condos on 10/22. The Spectrum and Utah Public Radio will host a debate at Dixie State College’s Gardner Center on 10/27.
Though I’m a bit biased, I believe our debates are more substantive and, thus, more engaging than the yawners for the presidential contest. I’d bet that’s typically the case for local elections. It’s kind of crazy that local candidates get down to details, while candidates for the leader of the Nation ladle out fluff and sound bites.
A lot of things can get lost in campaigns. Especially perspective. With a month to go, I want to state that I respect my opponent, Brooks Pace. He’s a good person. I’m glad that he’s offered himself up to the process.
We differ significantly on issues. But I believe that we’re focusing on real issues in a respectful manner – unlike the Presidential candidates who are intent to yammer about small bore issues while our Nation is engaged in two military campaigns and trillions of dollars evaporate out of the economy.
Our debates are focusing primarily on the State’s role in addressing the economic downturn, public and higher education – especially the future of Dixie State College, infrastructure needs, the environment, and effectiveness. I’ll do a blog post on each of these issues over the next week or two. As I read over that list, those are major themes of this blog; so, maybe we’re addressing them in the debates, because I focus on them. If people want to suggest additional topics, that’d be great.
We will address Leadership Dixie on 10/9; Rotary on 10/13; the St. George Chamber of Commerce on 10/15; the Hurricane Chamber on 10/16; SunRiver on 10/21; and the Association of PUDs and Condos on 10/22. The Spectrum and Utah Public Radio will host a debate at Dixie State College’s Gardner Center on 10/27.
Though I’m a bit biased, I believe our debates are more substantive and, thus, more engaging than the yawners for the presidential contest. I’d bet that’s typically the case for local elections. It’s kind of crazy that local candidates get down to details, while candidates for the leader of the Nation ladle out fluff and sound bites.
A lot of things can get lost in campaigns. Especially perspective. With a month to go, I want to state that I respect my opponent, Brooks Pace. He’s a good person. I’m glad that he’s offered himself up to the process.
We differ significantly on issues. But I believe that we’re focusing on real issues in a respectful manner – unlike the Presidential candidates who are intent to yammer about small bore issues while our Nation is engaged in two military campaigns and trillions of dollars evaporate out of the economy.
Our debates are focusing primarily on the State’s role in addressing the economic downturn, public and higher education – especially the future of Dixie State College, infrastructure needs, the environment, and effectiveness. I’ll do a blog post on each of these issues over the next week or two. As I read over that list, those are major themes of this blog; so, maybe we’re addressing them in the debates, because I focus on them. If people want to suggest additional topics, that’d be great.
posted by steve u. at 10/09/2008
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4 Comments:
Hey Steven,
I heard your name mentioned in the news today about how you were involved in the buy votes for your vouchers bill. Is it true? Informed Voter Project is where it all started , please tell us how you were not involved and this is just politics.
It looks like someone is going to the crowbar hotel.
It looks like there is a cancer on the hill and the people will take a hatchet to all involved.
Before you wield too many crowbars and hatchets, you might want to see how the investigations turn out.
Lets tell lies and then deny. You guys are just what is wrong for this state and the nation.
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